OUR ANNUAL BASKET SOCIAL was a huge success!
Thank you to our donors, volunteers, and patrons. And a special thank you to:
*the Slatedale Fire Company for their support and hospitality,
*our librarians for pre-selling tickets and recording the donations,
*Renee Evans for so brilliantly organizing all the before-during-and after activities, and
*Alice Harper and her hard-working helpers for arranging and organizing 325 baskets.
OCTOBER 17-24: Stop into the library during our regular hours of operation and shop for a wide variety of books...all genres, all ages, all interests. Books are previously owned and gently used, some even look like new!
TO OUR GENEROUS PATRONS AND DONORS
On August 12, 2025, the Board of Trustees of the Slatington Public Library voted to begin sending a digital thank-you for donations when an email address is provided.
This small change helps us stretch every donation further by reducing mailing costs—so more of your generosity can go directly toward keeping our library strong and serving our community.
Please know how grateful we are for every gift, no matter the size. If you or your organization would prefer a mailed acknowledgment, simply let us know or include a note with your donation, and we’ll be happy to provide one.
We truly couldn’t do what we do without you. Thank you for your continued support and for helping us make every dollar count for the Slatington community.
1000 BOOKS BEFORE KINDERGARTEN
🎉📚 BIG CONGRATULATIONS to Ben Hedmeck, the second graduate of our 1000 Books Before Kindergarten program at Slatington Public Library! 👏✨
We’re so proud of Ben and can’t wait to celebrate more young readers soon!
Have a preschooler at home? It’s never too early to start reading together! Our program makes it fun and rewarding to reach 1,000 books before Kindergarten—with free incentives for every 100 books you read.
Stop by the library to sign up and get your starter kit today! 💙
Our library is now resource-sharing with Allentown, Bethlehem, Easton, Bangor, and Monroe County. That's good news for us! Resource-sharing opens up the world of library collections to library patrons, enabling them to request whatever they want or need. It saves libraries money by reducing the need to purchase materials; libraries share them with each other instead. And our members still have access to all the libraries in our consortium without ever leaving Slatington!
We are grateful recipients of $20,000, awarded by the Harry C. Trexler Trust (2025). This grant will enable us to enstall new security cameras and complete some maintenance projects, including repairing a damaged wall in the back of the library.
Thanks to the Hommer Grant (2024) for awarding us $7,500 to repair water damage in the back of our building. The total cost of this repair was $12,150. The remainder of the cost was paid through a grant from BEFESA (2024).
Many thanks to the Rotary Club of Slatington for their 2025 grant of $1500. This money will help us maintain our 1000 Books Before Kindergarten Program, Dr. Seuss Birthday Celebration, Mrs. Claus Visit, PreSchool Story Hour, and many other free public programs.
We are grateful to Mickley Fravel for their 2024-25 grant of $4,500 which is being used to renew our SPARK (online catalog) subscription and other subscription costs.
Unlock the Power of Your Time:
Transform Your Library Today!
Imagine the satisfaction of seeing perfectly organized shelves, the joy of a child discovering a newly barcoded book, the delight of a community gathered around a beautiful window display, or the warmth of sharing homemade treats at a library event. This isn't just a dream; it's an opportunity waiting for you!
Your library needs your unique talents and a few precious hours. Whether you're a meticulous organizer, a creative decorator, a baking whiz, or simply someone eager to lend a hand, your contribution will make a real difference.
We understand your time is valuable. That's why we invite you to volunteer on your own terms. Give what you can, when you can. Every moment you share enriches our community and strengthens our library.
Don't just be a patron, be a partner. Answer the call and become a vital part of the library's success. Your time and talents are the key to unlocking a brighter future for your library and your community. Call us today and discover how you can make a lasting impact!
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